Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed Ken O’Toole group chief executive officer (CEO), effective October 1.
Ken O’Toole is currently MAG’s deputy CEO, with responsibility for the strategic development of the Group’s three UK airports (Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands). Following the pandemic, he has led the operational and commercial recovery of the Group’s airport businesses, building back passenger numbers, improving customer experience and increasing colleague engagement. O’Toole joined MAG in 2012 and has held several senior executive roles at the company, including chief commercial officer, chief executive of London Stansted Airport and chief executive of Manchester Airport. He succeeds Charlie Cornish, who has led the business for the last 13 years.
MAG also announced that Sir Adrian Montague has given the Board notice of his intention to retire as Chair at the end of September 2023. With a major programme of investment currently underway across the Group, MAG’s Board has appointed outgoing CEO Cornish Chair, effective October 1, to provide continuity through an important period for the company.
Incoming Group CEO Ken O’Toole said of his appointment: “This is an exciting time to be taking the reins for the next stage in MAG’s development. Having delivered a successful recovery over the last year, the outlook for our three airports and our digital business, CAVU, is really strong.
“Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands play vital roles in their regions, and our brilliant people, supportive investors and clear plans for growth – both in the UK and overseas – mean we are primed to make the most of these opportunities. I’m pleased to be leading MAG through this next phase, working with our customers, communities, airlines and stakeholders to deliver a great passenger experience and sustainable growth.”
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